An increase to the minimum wage is being proposed by California Assembly Bill 10, authored by Assembly member Luis Alejo of Salinas, CA. Assembly member Alejo seeks to increase the current $8.00 per hour minimum wage to not less than $8.25 per hour. Furthermore, this bill would increase the minimum wage after January 1, 2015 to not less than $8.75 per hour. Finally, on January 1, 2016, California Assembly Bill 10 would increase the minimum wage to not less than $9.25 per hour. The adjustment would begin on January 1, 2017 and these minimum wage increases would continue annually thereafter. The existing federal law under the Fair Labor ... Read More >
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LIS News and Notes – Law Day
LEGISLATIVE INTENT SERVICE, INC. Your partner in legislative history research (800) 666‑1917 • www.legintent.com ____________________________________________________________________ LIS NEWS AND NOTES (LIS’ website has a new look! Read below to learn more!) Happy Law Day Today is Law Day, which is observed every May 1st and is recognized as an opportunity to address legal issues with fundraisers, bar association luncheons, essay contests, school lessons, and even role playing, leading to opportunities to discuss the law and courts. In 1957, American Bar Association President Charles Rhyne promoted this day to ... Read More >